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WN55 UPV

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,697 mi
Last recorded182,697 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 UPV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 182,697 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 170,320 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 159,641 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 155,848 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 149,042 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 137,433 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 132,874 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2016 128,684 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 128,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 123,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in inner side wall

Fail 10 Nov 2014 116,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 116,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 112,182 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Near Side Front Tyre Thread Shows Cracks

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Off Side Front Tyre Thread Shows Cracks

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 112,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Near Side Front Tyre Thread Shows Cracks

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Off Side Front Tyre Thread Shows Cracks

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 100,580 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2012 100,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake disc's worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 9 Apr 2011 91,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 91,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 84,429 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 73,818 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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WN55 UPV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 92,216 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WN55 UPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WN55 UPV registered?

WN55 UPV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is WN55 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN55 UPV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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